Online Resource on Quotations at University of Toronto

Courtesy of Linda: See if it becomes clearer reading this resource.

Using Quotations

Working with Quotations

Base your examples on works studied this term. Remember that you may quote words from Temple Grandin's speech at Ted.com, for example. Try using the interactive transcript at the right of the video window. I will post samples this weekend. In the meantime, try writing a few examples of your own for practice.

Write three examples as follows:

One sentence that introduces a quote, uses a comma to separate the quote and has the quote end the sentence.

One sentence that introduces a quote with a colon.

One sentence with the quoted words in the middle of a sentence.

Link to Facebook Album of Student Photos

Learning to See

Understanding Composition

Here's a slide show on taking better (and more influential) photos to communicate your ideas.

Composition and Impact

Guidelines for Better Photographic Composition

Responding to Temple Grandin

What was, for you, the most powerful image you saw in the film, Temple Grandin? Why did you find it powerful? Answer in a short paragraph of about 100 to 125 words.


For "Temple Grandin: The Non-Whisperer" answer the following:


Write about anything that stays on your mind after reading. Quote John Allemang once in your answer. Write about 100 to 125 words.

First Reaction for the Story, "Ghosts"

Choose one of the topics below and write a response in paragraphs (not an essay). Write a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 200 words. Include at least one direct reference to the story through the use of a short quotation but do not quote more than 20 words total in your answer. Link to "Ghosts" full text at NewYorker.com

1.Write about something that surprised you, angered you, delighted you, or evoked any strong reaction as you were reading. Write about anything that stays on your mind after reading.

2. Explore a social or ethical issue raised in the writing. Judge the behaviour of the characters or the views of the author. Are they right or wrong in your opinion?

3. Does this work confront or confirm your personal beliefs? Explain.

NOTE: Please finish all work before your class on Wednesday, February 24.

The Effect of Culture (100-Word Paragraph)

In what way has culture had an effect on you? Choose one good example and write a paragraph of about 100 words that follows the structure of a body paragraph (as in “A Unique Culture”).

Note that "culture" means the often unwritten rules we follow. For example, how long, in your culture, should a goodbye after a party take? In some cultures, goodbye may take an hour or more. In others, we say goodbye more quickly.

Corrections File (using track changes)

"Writing Good English": A Reaction

What is your personal reaction to what you learned about writing from your peers and from Willam Zinsser? Did anything surprise or puzzle you? Do you strongly agree or disagree with any suggestion? Explain why. Answer in paragraphs (but not an essay). Write no fewer than 100 words and no more than 200. Due in time for Friday's class.